Saturday, May 16, 2009

May News from The Pine Needle

With a spring in our step and a song in our hearts, we are celebrating the new season! Our new Summer 2009 catalog is on its way to you with new quilts, kits, patterns and fabric to delight and inspire you! Our new "Charisma" quilt (seen on the left) showcases a gorgeous fabric that we couldn't bear to cut. The clear hot pink and bold design of the fabric make it a piece of artwork on its own.

We have new classes, events, sales, kids' camps, and shop hops for every quilter's pleasure and delight, all listed in our Summer 2009 catalog.

Don't forget17% off SaleBirthday CelebrationSunday, May 17 See coupon at end of email

The Pine Needle's New Summer HoursWe will be open Monday through Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sundays: 12:00 to 4:00 pm

Calendar of Events"Hello Summer"

May

New classes start immediately - call soon as they fill up fast!

17th - 17% off Birthday Celebration-see coupon at bottom of email

Memorial Day Weekend - The Pine Needle will be open on both Sunday and Monday

Mark your calendar! June 13th-21st our Annual half-yearly summer sale! Great savings on every category in the store!

On June 20th The Bias Tape Maker hits the markets and The Pine Needle has it! Join us Sat. the 20th to see what all the fuss is about. Introductory price one day only! Plus learn the advantages of The Gripper, June's spotlight special, 20% off (comes in three sizes).

We have space available for our Girls Get Away June 12 -14th. Call today to join Geri and Sandi on a gorgeous lake in WA. Enjoy quilting, camaraderie, great meals, with flex time for games, hiking, your choice.

Calling all quilters! We love seeing your quilts and sharing them with other quilters. To help this process, The Pine Needle is hosting a photo contest for our customers. Send us your digital photo of a special quilt, or a quilting related subject. Be creative. When we select and show your photo on our website, you will be an honored "Pinecone for a Month", receiving an employee discount for the month.

Example: You want to cut multiple 2" strips and you are working with a 6" ruler - 6 divided by 2 = 3.

Straighten the edge of your fabric and place the 6" line of your ruler on the fabric straight edge.

Cut your first cut.

Now move the ruler to place the 4" line on the fabric straight edge.

Cut your second cut, move the ruler to place the 2" line on the fabric straight edge for your third cut.

You have now cut 3 strips at 2" and have not moved your fabric. Give it a try. It really works.

Happy quilting,Sandi

A Sampling of our Hot Summer Classes

Fancy Dancer Class & Quilt Kit:Maggie will lead you on a fanciful two-step as you combine two techniques to create this quilt. With her expert instruction, you will paper piece the fans and use the 8" Rainbow Template. A gorgeous quilt! Class: Saturday, May 23 and June 6 10-3 pm. Call to join.

Lady of the "Lake Oswego" Class & Quilt KitThe Pine Needle's American revival of a time- honored pattern, we've blended paisleys and stripes with shades of crimson in a salute to style and design.Class: Friday, June 5 10-4 pm

Lynette Jensen has designed a limited edition collection of three coordinating fabrics for Northwest Quilting Expo and we have it! Join the Expo Challenge with the antique postcards print showcasing Oregon and Washington in scenes scattered playfully across the print. Cannon Beach, Multnomah Falls, the Space Needle, Cape Disappointment and even Lake Oswego are presented. The coordinating fabrics are fabulous too. Come to the store or give us a call to order..$9.25/yard

For information of the Northwest Quilting Expo Challenge click on the link below.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the liqueur, and bring to a low boil. Add the heavy cream and sugar, blending with a wire whip. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and caramelize. Remove from the heat. Spoon the mixture over the pears and top with the cheeses. Broil the pears until the cheese is bubbly.

Serve immediately

We know you have choices when you shop, and we cannot thank you enough for your continued patronage of The Pine Needle. We continue our commitment to THE BEST in customer service, both in our shop and on-line, and to offering you savings through our catalog Stamp Card, monthly birthday coupon, spotlight specials and discount events through the years.

We are thankful to our customers for keeping us in the lead for your quilting needs!